Early morning fire tears through Pontypridd gym

A fire has destroyed a gym on a Pontypridd industrial estate.

Flames broke out early on Thursday morning at the Maritime Industrial Estate in Maesycoed.

South Wales Fire and Rescue were called to tackle the blaze at Energise Gym at about 5am on Thursday, December 16.

Pictures from the scene show extensive damage, where officials remain at the site.

The fire was extinguished by 6.55am and nobody was reported injured in the blaze.

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The aftermath of a fire at Energise gym, Maritime Industrial estate, Popntypridd that broke out in the early hours of this morning. (WalesOnline/ Rob Browne)

Fire investigation and police forensics at the scene to determine the cause of the fire. (WalesOnline/ Rob Browne)

The damage at the gym looks extensive after the fire broke out in the early hours of this morning. (WalesOnline/ Rob Browne)

The fire reportedly spread to another unit on the site. (WalesOnline/ Rob Browne)

South Wales Fire and Rescue were called to the scene at roughly 5am and the fire was extinguished by 6.55am. Nobody was hurt by the blaze. (WalesOnline/ Rob Browne)

A Spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue said: "At approximately 4.55am on Thursday, December 16 2021, we received reports of a commercial fire in Maes-Y-Coed, Pontypridd.

"Multiple crews attended the scene and used specialist equipment to extinguish the fire.

"The incident concluded at approximately 6:55am and a fire investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the fire."

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